Artwork
Ecce Homo
Ecce Homo is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Lucas van Leyden. It dates from 1521 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Ecce Homo is a 1521 engraving by Lucas van Leyden, a Dutch artist known for his work in printmaking and painting.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts the biblical scene where Pontius Pilate presents Jesus Christ to the crowd after his scourging. The figures are arranged in a tense composition, with Christ on a raised platform, flanked by a sorrowful figure and an armored soldier.
Technique & Style
Van Leyden's technical skill is evident in the fine lines used to convey texture and detail, such as the folds in the robes and the armor. The background features a textured wall, adding depth to the scene.
Artist & collection
Artist
Lucas van Leyden (1494 – 8 August 1533), was a Dutch painter and printmaker in engraving and woodcut. Lucas van Leyden was among the first Dutch exponents of genre painting and was a very accomplished engraver.
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